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Programming Basics Courses

Programming basics courses can help you learn fundamental concepts like variables, control structures, data types, and functions. You can build skills in problem-solving, debugging, and writing clean, efficient code. Many courses introduce tools such as Git for version control, integrated development environments (IDEs) like Visual Studio Code, and programming languages like Python or JavaScript, which are commonly used in web development and software engineering.

Popular Programming Basics Courses and Certifications


  • C

    Coursera

    Determine Shortest Paths Between Routers Using Python

    Skills you'll gain: Data Structures, File I/O, Network Routing, Graph Theory, Computer Networking, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Python Programming, Network Routers, Program Development, Algorithms, Computer Programming

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    19 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Preview
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    E

    EDUCBA

    Empowering with web3.js: Web3 Applications

    Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Frontend Integration, Transaction Processing, Event-Driven Programming, Front-End Web Development, JavaScript Frameworks, Event Monitoring, Development Environment, Web Development, Web Applications, Program Development, Secure Coding, Web Development Tools, React.js, Emerging Technologies, Application Development, Javascript

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    78 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
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    B

    Board Infinity

    Fundamentals of VueJS

    Skills you'll gain: Vue.JS, JavaScript Frameworks, UI Components, Application Frameworks, Web Frameworks, Web Development Tools, Development Environment, Front-End Web Development, Event-Driven Programming, Web Applications, Android Development, Data Management

    3.7
    Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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    29 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • P

    Packt

    TOTAL - CompTIA Tech+ (FC0-U71)

    Skills you'll gain: Computer Hardware, Operating Systems, Desktop Support, Hardware Architecture, Network Troubleshooting, Databases, Technical Support and Services, Hardware Troubleshooting, Information Technology, Package and Software Management, Technical Support, Information Technology Operations, System Support, Database Management Systems, Computer Systems, Operating System Administration, System Configuration, Security Controls, Information Systems Security, Patch Management

    3.8
    Rating, 3.8 out of 5 stars
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    6 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    L

    LearnKartS

    Core Java - Multithreading and Classes

    Skills you'll gain: Java Programming, Java, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Performance Tuning, OS Process Management

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    14 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Build and deploy a stroke prediction model using R

    Skills you'll gain: Feature Engineering, Model Evaluation, Predictive Modeling, Model Deployment, Model Training, Predictive Analytics, R (Software), R Programming, Data Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Data Wrangling, Data Cleansing, Data Manipulation, Classification Algorithms, Data Import/Export, Data Preprocessing, Machine Learning

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    33 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • G

    Google Cloud

    Build a Two Screen Flutter Application

    Skills you'll gain: Flutter (Software), Cross Platform Development, Mobile Development, Web Design and Development, iOS Development, Development Environment

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    26 reviews

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • 2

    28DIGITAL

    Geometric Algorithms

    Skills you'll gain: Geometry, Algorithms, Computer Graphics, Data Structures, Graph Theory, Spatial Data Analysis, Geographic Information Systems, Theoretical Computer Science, Spatial Analysis

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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    24 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • C

    Coursera

    Create a Supermarket app using OOP Features in Java

    Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Java Programming, Eclipse (Software), Object Oriented Design, Program Development, Code Reusability, Computer Programming

    4.7
    Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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    24 reviews

    Intermediate · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    Mining Quality Prediction Using Machine & Deep Learning

    Skills you'll gain: Regression Analysis, Predictive Modeling, Exploratory Data Analysis, Model Evaluation, Model Training, Statistical Machine Learning, Scikit Learn (Machine Learning Library), Supervised Learning, Machine Learning Methods, Statistical Methods, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Data Preprocessing, Decision Tree Learning, Deep Learning, Data Analysis, Test Data, Artificial Neural Networks, Data Import/Export, Python Programming

    4.8
    Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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    69 reviews

    Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    U

    Universidad Austral

    Modelización Cuantitativa para Finanzas Corporativas

    Skills you'll gain: Financial Modeling, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting, Risk Modeling, Regression Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Predictive Modeling, Statistical Modeling, Financial Data, Forecasting, Finance, Trend Analysis, Predictive Analytics, Statistical Methods, R Programming, Financial Analysis, Statistical Analysis, Statistics, Probability & Statistics, Estimation, Probability Distribution

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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    32 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    J

    Johns Hopkins University

    Data Visualization Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Data Visualization, Data Visualization Software, Statistical Visualization, Data Storytelling, Data Manipulation, Data Presentation, Dashboard Creation, Statistical Reporting, Data Wrangling, Dashboard, Data Analysis, Data Cleansing, Plot (Graphics), R (Software), R Programming, Tidyverse (R Package), Data Preprocessing, Data Transformation, Graphic and Visual Design, Data Import/Export

    5
    Rating, 5 out of 5 stars
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    38 reviews

    Mixed · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular programming basics courses

  • Determine Shortest Paths Between Routers Using Python: Coursera
  • Empowering with web3.js: Web3 Applications: EDUCBA
  • Fundamentals of VueJS: Board Infinity
  • TOTAL - CompTIA Tech+ (FC0-U71): Packt
  • Core Java - Multithreading and Classes: LearnKartS
  • Build and deploy a stroke prediction model using R: Coursera
  • Build a Two Screen Flutter Application: Google Cloud
  • Geometric Algorithms: 28DIGITAL
  • Create a Supermarket app using OOP Features in Java: Coursera
  • Mining Quality Prediction Using Machine & Deep Learning: Coursera

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